NUCC taxonomy code

2251G0304X - Geriatric Physical Therapist

2251G0304X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Geriatric Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 2,240 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

2,240 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 2251G0304X

Display name Geriatric Physical Therapist

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Physical Therapist

Specialization Geriatrics

Section Individual

Directory Physical Therapist provider directory

Definition

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

225100000X Physical Therapist 2251C2600X Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251E1300X Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251E1200X Ergonomics Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251H1200X Hand Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251H1300X Human Factors Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251N0400X Neurology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist) 2251X0800X Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2251G0304X mean?

2251G0304X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Geriatric Physical Therapist, a specialization of Physical Therapist in the "Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.

Where is the taxonomy code used?

Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.

How do I find providers with taxonomy 2251G0304X?

Browse the Physical Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.